Скачать или смотреть Transformation at scale - Mark Hrynczak | NZ Tech Rally 2025

Recorded at NZ Tech Rally conference, on 16th May 2025.
 
Talk summary:
Over the past year, Mark has led a program at Canva to eliminate manual regression testing and accelerate deployment velocity at scale—over 2,000 engineers. This shift required tackling complex testing workflows, third-party integrations, and cultural change, making developers responsible for tests.
In this talk, Mark shares key strategies for securing buy-in, coordinating across teams, and maintaining momentum. You will learn how to drive large-scale change through stakeholder alignment, soft power, and effective program management.

Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:27 Understanding the problem
00:09:25 Vision & solution strategy
00:12:24 Step 1 - Align the stakeholders
00:13:37 Step 2 - Clarify ownership
00:15:12 Step 3 - Data & dashboards
00:16:04 Step 4 - Celebrate & share
00:22:52 Step 5 - From carrot to stick
00:26:57 Success & results

About the speaker:
Mark Hrynczak leads the QA team at Canva, championing a quality-first culture that empowers developers to deliver high-quality features and outstanding user experiences. He focuses on scalable processes, rapid delivery, and preventing issues before they arise.
Mark finds the most fulfilment in building high-performing teams, empowering individuals, and solving meaningful problems that drive measurable value.
 
Connect with Mark:
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Credit - Intro music from Pixabay – ‘Podcast Intro Logo’ by IsMusic.